Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Silkie Chicken Breed
July 24, 2019The Silkie is a bantam breed with a long history used mainly as an exhibition or pet chicken. Silkies are very broody and make wonderful surrogate hatchers.
Historic Henhouse: What Were the Best Chicken Breeds a Century Ago?
May 7, 2019Before hybrid broilers and superlayers, authors of poultry books in the early 1900s recommended some chicken breeds that are still prevalent today.
Can You Pasture Pigs With Other Livestock Animals?
May 6, 2019With enough land and time to dedicate to doing it right, co-pasturing animals such as chicken, goats and cattle with pigs is possible.
4 Uncommon Goat Breeds Perfect for Hobby Farms
April 22, 2019Some of these goat breeds have striking looks, some are great dairy breeds, some are quite small and others are docile so make good companions.
Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Wyandotte Chicken Breed
April 19, 2019The Wyandotte is a hardy dual-purpose bird with loose, fluffy feathering that lends to its round shape.
Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Plymouth Rock Chicken Breed
March 20, 2019The Plymouth Rock is a versatile heritage-poultry breed, ideal for eggs, meat, temperament, mothering and appearance. Here’s all you need to know.
5 Unusual Livestock Breeds to Consider Raising
March 8, 2019If livestock breeds such as cattle, goats and sheep aren’t enough for your small farm, venture into some of these more unusual animals.
Get to Know the Emu, Which Once Was Seen as a Rival to Beef
February 11, 2019The emu was big on farms until, well, it wasn’t. What is it about these huge, flightless birds that prevented them from being the next big meat source?
Might Camels Belong on North American Farms?
January 28, 2019Camels, low-maintenance animals that originated in North America, are cold-hardy and heat-resistant. They produce lots of milk and can be raised for meat and hides. Do they have a future in the American Southwest?
6 Sources for Chicks of Heritage or Unusual Breeds
January 2, 2019Do you have your heart set on a particular breed of chicks for your flock? Consult one of these sources to help you find what you want.
